The Bridge publishes one anthology consisting of poems and short stories every year and targets writers from one country for each volume. The project aims at connecting with all parts of the world and bringing writers from around the globe on one forum. The project started in 2019 and brought out the first volume. The detail of both the volumes is given below:

• The Bridge - Volume 1

  Volume 1 is Edited by Ms. Aaisha Umt Ur Rashid from Pakistan and Prof. Nor Faridah Abdul Manaf, from Malaysia. The book consists of poems and short stories by emerging and published writers of Malaysia and Pakistan. The contributions deal with diverse themes like ethnicity, landscape and identity. The volume is being utilized as a reference book in the creative writing courses of both Malaysian and Pakistani Universities at BS level (At IIUM and LCWU). The book is published by Silverfish Books, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

• The Bridge - Volume II

  Volume II is edited by Aaisha Umt Ur Rashid from Pakistan and Shannon Phillips from the United States. The book contains poems and short stories by published and emerging writers from both the countries. The writings revolve around the theme “Roots”. This volume is also being used as a reference book in the creative writing courses at LCWU and also at some Institutes at the United States.

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• The Bridge–Volume III

  The Bridge Volume III is a compelling anthology that seeks to foster a deeper understanding and connection between writers from Pakistan and Nigeria through the shared exploration of the theme of Race. By featuring both established and emerging voices from these diverse regions, the collection offers a rich tapestry of perspectives and experiences related to racial identity and dynamics. The anthology not only highlights the unique cultural contexts of each country but also underscores the universal struggles and narratives surrounding race. Through their captivating contributions, the writers bridge geographical and cultural divides, creating a literary dialogue that resonates with readers around the world.

E-Magazine is one of the very momentous sub-projects of The Bridge. It is published on the website annually and accepts contributions from 1st January till 30th September and is published on 15th December. The magazine has the following submission categories:

• Short Story
• Poetry
• Flash-Fiction
• Microfiction
• Book Reviews
• Article
• One Liner Quote
• One Act Play Script
• Memoir
• Travelogue

The Bridge E-Magazine is an opportunity for you to explore multifarious genres of writing and experiment with innovative ideas. Register now to enjoy being a part of the first edition of the magazine coming out in December 2021.

Ever heard of co-authored articles? In academics that may be a usual practice but in creative writing, it is not. So The Bridge brings for you this unique and fascinating Collaborative Writing Portal to experiment with. If you have been trying to finish a short story since long but you are stuck at some point due to writer’s block or any other reason, feel free to post it here. Let the writers on board give it a read and suggest/write an extension to your story. They might complete your story for you or take it a little further. It is up to you, as the main author of the story, to accept or reject that suggestion/extension/ending of the story contributed by your fellow writer(s). Those who are possessive about their work would initially feel hesitant in sharing their incomplete works here, but it is worth giving a try as collaboration not only enhances individual’s abilities to think in broader terms but also polishes the resultant product, i.e. The creative piece as more minds are at work for its completion. So, ransack your old diaries and journals where your unfinished tales are stored. Take them out and let The Bridge community of writers facilitate you in taking your voice further.

Currently, the website welcomes original contributions for the following categories:

• Story of the Month

  You can submit one story every month for On-Site Publication. If your story gets selected, you become the winner and your story gets the title of the “Story of the Month.”

• Poem of the Month

  Same goes for poetry. You can submit one poem every month for On-Site Publication. If your poem gets selected, you become the winner and the lucky poem you submitted gets the title of the “Poem of the Month.”

• Surprise Writing Competitions

  Another highlight of the On-Site Publications is the “Surprise Writing Competitions” that might be announced at any time of the year. These would include very interesting themes, topics and issues that you would be asked to write on.

Register now before you miss out on all of these attractions !